Traveling with a standard IV pole can quickly become tiresome to do. Standard IV poles are constructed for use inside of a hospital or home. These poles are not designed to move easily from one long distance destination to the next. Taking apart a standard IV pole often involves a number of screws. If you are short on time, this can be difficult to do. In addition, you have to keep track of all of the screws and bolts in order to ensure that you are able to reassemble the Iv pole when you get to your destination. While a standard IV pole may be good for in-home use, there are other options that you can use while on the road. Therefore, there are a few tips that you should consider when purchasing a new IV pole for travel.

Look for Foldable Poles

Driving long distances with standard IV poles can be almost impossible to do because it is difficult to condense them. Foldable IV poles do not require screws and bolts in order to take apart the pole. Instead, a foldable pole comes with a removable base that can easily slide off of the pole. Once the base is removed, the pole can be folded in half or consolidated. This comes in handy if you are looking to store your pole in the trunk of a car or in a suitcase when you travel. In order to reassemble the pole, all you have to do is reattach that removable base and unfold the pole. This takes away the stress of having to keep track of screws and other small components.

Choose an IV Pole with Lightweight Material

In-home IV Poles are typically weighted down because they are not designed to be carried in and out of the home. They are usually constructed out of stainless steel. While this material is extremely durable, it can also be heavy. A travel IV pole should be as lightweight as possible. Many travel IV poles are constructed out of aluminum, which is both a lightweight material and strong enough to withstand constant use. In addition, a lightweight pole can easily fit into your airplane luggage without taking up too much weight.

Taking your IV pole along with you while you travel can help to make things easier. However, if the pole is difficult to set up or takes up too much weight, it may just create headaches. Therefore, use these tips to ensure that you are able to choose an IV pole that you can use for travel.